http://www.kaspersky.com/kaspersky-anti-virus-for-mac
i wonder if they seriously think they have a market for this. looks good tho
i wonder if they seriously think they have a market for this. looks good tho
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Kaspersky just released antivirus for mac
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They clearly do. There are many companies and universities that require you to have anti-virus software. Also, there are plenty of other companies that make anti-virus software that seem fine.
Some newbies with no knowledge may buy something like that but it's useless. Norton has had antivirus for Mac for long time
That's not true. It has a use. If you are on a network and sharing files with Windows users.
yup
just cuz macs arent affected by pc viruses doesnt mean they cant spread them to pc's
http://www.kaspersky.com/kaspersky-anti-virus-for-mac
i wonder if they seriously think they have a market for this. looks good tho
They've got a huge market. I've met over 5 Mac converts who bought Norton for Mac just because they don't believe the whole no virus thing and want to be extra safe!
Now that Microsoft offers a free (and presumably pretty good) AntiVirus, companies like Kaspersky have to find a new market for their software - so they try Macs.
Now that Microsoft offers a free (and presumably pretty good) AntiVirus, companies like Kaspersky have to find a new market for their software - so they try Macs.
Yeah, I'm not buying Microsoft and good when it comes to viruses.
It's actually very good. It uses very limited resources, and has a decent detection rate - not amazing, but very competitive for a 1 week old product. The best part is, you can't beat the price.
Arstechnica's review
I say AV for Mac is a good insurance. Macs don't suffer from PC virus issues but a Mac is still a computer and a virus just a program, nonetheless. So, if someone were inclined to write a virus specifically for a Mac...
Anyone can sell undercoating for your car too
Giz Explains: Why OS X Shrugs Off Viruses Better Than Windows
http://i.gizmodo.com/5101337/giz-explains-why-os-x-shrugs-off-viruses-better-than-windows
The Mac Malware Myth
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2009/01/29/the-mac-malware-myth/
The Unavoidable Malware Myth
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2008/...-apple-wont-inherit-microsofts-malware-crown/
Market Share Myth
http://blogs.bellinghamherald.com/i...uter_virus_record_straig&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
Many top hackers / security consultants use Mac, example, Kevin Mitnick
http://obamapacman.com/2009/09/kevi...minal-turned-security-consultant-is-mac-user/
Giz Explains: Why OS X Shrugs Off Viruses Better Than Windows
http://i.gizmodo.com/5101337/giz-explains-why-os-x-shrugs-off-viruses-better-than-windows
The Mac Malware Myth
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2009/01/29/the-mac-malware-myth/
The Unavoidable Malware Myth
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2008/...-apple-wont-inherit-microsofts-malware-crown/
Market Share Myth
http://blogs.bellinghamherald.com/i...uter_virus_record_straig&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
Many top hackers / security consultants use Mac, example, Kevin Mitnick
http://obamapacman.com/2009/09/kevi...minal-turned-security-consultant-is-mac-user/
So? It should be up to the Windows users receiving any files from me to have AV software. I'm not wasting my time, money or system resources on AV software when viruses don't affect me.
Talk about not looking out for others. What if the people you are sending files to are friends or family? Your not bothered if you infect their Windows machines?
AnDy
To be honest, no. They're using Windows, they should be running AV and keep it updated. Like I said, I'm not wasting my money and system resources because they choose to use a vulnerable operating system.
I understand where you are coming from, in both educational and professional settings when using my Mac on a network and sharing files between computers, I have been required to commit to using an anti-virus software.